1 September 1273InterregnumWerner von Eppstein
Werner of Mainz introduced Rudolf of Habsburg as a candidate for the German kingship.
Historical records for Germany in 1273, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Werner of Mainz introduced Rudolf of Habsburg as a candidate for the German kingship.
Ottokar II opposed the electoral arrangement that favoured Rudolf of Habsburg.
Louis the Strict cast the formal electoral declaration for Rudolf on behalf of the assembled princes.
The electors chose Rudolf of Habsburg, ending the era of rival and largely absent kings.
Rudolf was crowned King of the Romans at Aachen after his election.
1st of the Habsburg line which dominates the elections for Holy Roman Emperor
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Elected King of Germany. 1st of the Habsburg line which dominates the elections for Holy Roman Emperor
The crown was contested between Richard of Cornwall, who was supported by the Guelph party, and Alfonso X of Castile, who was recognized by the Hohenstaufen party but never set foot on German soil, after Richards death in 1273, the Interregnum ended with the unanimous election of Rudolf I of Germany, a minor pro-Staufen Count
Rudolf began restoring royal justice and authority after the Great Interregnum.
The crown was contested between Richard of Cornwall, who was supported by the Guelph party, and Alfonso X of Castile, who was recognized by the Hohenstaufen party but never set foot on German soil, after Richards death in 1273, the Interregnum ended with the unanimous election of Rudolf I of Germany, a minor pro-Staufen Count
Succeeds as Holy Roman Emperor. Elected King of Germany. 1st of the Habsburg line which dominates the elections for Holy Roman Emperor
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